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Design for Shield

Etienne Delaune

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular drawing on aged paper with darker edges. The drawing depicts a design for a shield with intricate scrollwork and curved lines. Two rounded arches are visible, one fully drawn and one partially drawn. The top of the design features a straight bar with curved ends. Floral patterns adorn the left and right sides of the design. The background of the drawing is a light brown color. The overall style is ornate and decorative. By Etienne Delaune.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550
Medium:
Paper, chalk
Culture:
French, Paris
Dimensions:
600 × 314 px
Museum record:
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